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Little O Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Big O Trail, Little O Trail, CCC Trail, Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail, Huron-manistee National Forest, White Cloud Ranger District, Wolf Lake, Little Manistee, Carrieville State Forest Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
The Little O Trail forms a nice long loop that is about 41 miles long and eventually ties into the Big O Trail which is part of the Michigan Cross Country Cyle Trail. The trails are mostly smooth and fast with nice berms and tight twisty sections.
Overnight parking is not permitted at the staging area but nearby Carrieville Campground offers direct trail access to the Little Manistee, which connects with Little O. Another option would be North County Campground, a privately owned facility that offers full hookups and direct trail access to Little Manistee.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MI ORV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | MI ORV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (94 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Baldwin, MI | ||
| From: Baldwin, MI
1) Take M-37 north about 9.5 miles 2) Staging area is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Huron Manistee NF - Baldwin And White Cloud Ranger Station 650 North Michigan Avenue Baldwin, MI 49304 (231) 745-4631 sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30181 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-1204 dnr-trails@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov |
| Comment | Michigan ORV Sticker Info |
Little O Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/4/2022 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,000 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 41 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 950 to 1000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur |  Some | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Shell (231) 745-3373 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Shell (231) 745-3373 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | North Country Campground (231) 745-4410 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | North Country Campground (231) 745-4410 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | North Country Campground (231) 745-4410 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Carrieville State Forest Campground (231) 745-9465 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Shell (231) 745-3373 |
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